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None, the ice cap at the south pole is shrinking not the landmass.

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Does it rain in Antarctica graph?

Antarctica is the coldest and driest continent on Earth, receiving very little precipitation each year. Rain is extremely rare in Antarctica due to its freezing temperatures, with most precipitation falling as snow. The majority of the continent's interior is considered a desert because of its low annual precipitation levels.


Does Antarctica have a dry and wet season?

Antarctica does have a dry and wet season, but the wet season consists mainly of snow. It doesn't rain in Antarctica, and Antarctica is a desert, so there is not much snow.Another AnswerAntarctica is a desert and thus has no wet season.


Does it snow a lot in antarctica compared to other countries?

Yes, Antarctica receives more snowfall than most other countries, with some areas averaging over 6 inches of snow per year. The interior of Antarctica is the driest place on Earth, but coastal regions can receive much higher amounts of snowfall.


When was the last time it rained in Antarctica?

Antarctica is the driest continent on Earth, receiving only a few inches of precipitation each year, mainly in the form of snow. It can vary by region, but generally, Antarctica experiences limited rainfall and infrequent precipitation events.


In the Antarctic how much snow does the interior get each year?

The high interior of Antarctica gets very little snowfall (50 mm or 2 inches a year). The average snowfall over the whole continent is around 166 mm (6.5 inches) per year, and parts of the Antarctic Peninsula receive more than 600 mm (2 feet).